History

For over 60 years the name Fronius has stood for intensive research and the constant search for new, innovative solutions. The perfect efficiency of every product has repeatedly been awarded both national and international prizes.

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around 1958

First battery chargers, based on 50 Hz technology.

around 1988

Launch of the second product category - chargers for traction batteries based on 50Hz technology.

1993

In another "first", inverter-technology know-how is used for transistor-switched chargers for vehicle starter batteries (ACCTIVA Series). The result: Precision charging is now possible with a small and - above all - lightweight unit.

1994

1995

Establishment of the Energy & Environment Division, with business units for photovoltaics and battery charging systems.

1997

Market launch of what is, to date, the smallest transistor-switched charging unit for traction batteries in its power class (SELECTIVA PLUS Series).

2001

Launch of the mini-size transistor-switched plug-in charger "ACCTIVA easy". As well as having a very gentle charging characteristic, the unit also features a unique design approach and makes it possible to both test and charge the battery with one and the same unit.

2004

First deliveries of Acctiva easy charging systems that communicate with motorcycle wiring systems.

2005

World premiere for the new SELECTIVA platform charging device with Active Inverter Technology for battery-friendly and constant charging.

2005

Market launch of new Acctiva Professional Flash chargers for supplying power whilst performing diagnosis on vehicles with in-car electronics.

2009

Introduction of the professional power supply in the showroom. The Acctiva Seller is the ideal solution to drained vehicle batteries in showroom presentations.

2010

Market launch of the intelligent battery charging system for the workshop. The professional tool with animated display guarantees process reliability during diagnosis, software updates and service.

2011

Presentation of the Fronius whitepaper: “Decision-making tool for Intralogistics” at the CeMAT, the world's leading fair for Intralogistics in Hannover.

2013

Presentation of the new three-phase Selectiva battery charging systems with the revolutionary Ri charging process during the intralogistics trade fair LogiMAT in Stuttgart.